A tale for March
I just finished reading a book which I received for Christmas, “Women in Intelligence — The Hidden History of Two World Wars” by Helen Fry.
City of Standish moves forward with lift station project
During the Standish City Council’s regular meeting last month, council discussed replacing the aging bar screen at the main wastewater lift station, with an estimated cost of $599,000.A wastewater bar screen is a screen that filters out large solid objects such as rags, plastic, paper, and metal from flowing water in a wastewater systemThe city faced a challenge as the sewer fund lacked sufficient funds for the project.
County Commissioners discuss 911-center expansion
During a recent Arenac County Board of Commissioner’s meeting, Yvonne King of Arenac County 911 presented plans to expand the 911 center to meet growing needs, including considering the purchase of a larger building.King provided a quote of $13,785.50 from Radio North for a P25 Control Station interface with a Tall Control Station to an existing ModUcom communications console.
Out and About
The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is promoting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Posen downs AGS
AU GRES – The Au Gres-Sims boys basketball team lost in a home contest against Posen on Feb.
Blast from the PastArenac County History
80 years ago - 194412 January 1944: Pete’s Market Basket in Standish will be closed after this weekend since Pete Butch, the owner, will enter the armed services.19 January 1944: Mike Davis has received permission from the city council to build a fish market in Standish.4 February 1944: (1) Miss Catherine Staebler of Turner was announced as the winner of the “Miss Central Michigan” contest in Mt.
Over 6,500 early votes cast for Presidential PrimaryIn-person, early voting open through Feb. 25
Over 6,500 voters from across the state cast ballots for the presidential primary during the first day of in-person early voting.According to poll book data provided by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office, 6,587 voters cast ballots at early voting sites throughout the state.
Au Gres resident makes waves with swim routineBy Mandilee Hecht
Doris Atkinson, a 91-year-old Au Gres resident, is known by her neighbors as the one who goes swimming seven days a week from May to October.
City of Au Gres addresses property assessments
By Mandilee Hecht
…Only love can do that
Most people understand the fundamentals of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.